Master’s Level Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in the mental health profession in Home Based Services, and Outpatient Therapy, working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practioner/Owner
Healthy Minds of Michigan, PLLC
Midland, Michigan
07.2023 - Current
Manage daily operations of the business.
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Actively participate in continuing education programs offered by local universities or professional associations.
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Assess and diagnose mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria.
Provided psychotherapy services to clients utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques.
Family Service Clinician
Tuscola Behavioral Health System
Caro, MI
07.2023 - Current
Completion of assigned clinical documentation and chart reviews
Attended court hearings, testified, and had attended probation meetings with children and families
Advocated for children through the IEP process and addressed behavioral concerns in the school setting.
Previous co-chair of the Suicide Prevention Coalition, conducted presentations for community members regarding suicide prevention, and participated in community events.
From November 2008 to May 2011, I assisted with the weekend Emergency Service on-call rotation and pre-screened individuals for psychiatric hospitalization.
Assisted daytime Emergency Services, when needed.
Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
Outpatient Therapist
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Midland
04.2019 - 02.2021
Provide individual adult, child, and family therapy.
Utilization of evidence-based practices with adults, children, and family.
Completion of clinical documentation and court reports.
Involvement with court, probation, and community agencies.
Co-facilitation of the TREM Group.
Provided individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses.
Developed treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients and other providers.
Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify needs and strengths of clients.
Home Based Therapist
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Midland
11.2016 - 04.2019
Engagement of family systems in family therapy and TFCBT
Completion of clinical documentation, and court reports
Received training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Protocol (PCIT), Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and TREM
Involvement with probation, court and communicate agencies
Represented the agency during community events
Home Based Clinical Specialist
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health
Bay City, MI
10.2011 - 11.2016
Experience working with children, adolescents, families and individuals in therapy
Provide crisis intervention and attend psychiatric medication reviews/ evaluations
Completion of clinical documentation and assisted with court reviews
Advocate and attended court hearings/ probation meetings with children and families
Received training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), AMSR, SafeTALK, ASIST, Motivational Interviewing, 2-day DBT training, DSM-V, trainings on autism and completion of TFCBT
Advocate for children through the IEPC process and address behavioral concerns in the school setting
Provide linkage to community resources
Attend community events, presentations representing the agency and the participation in the Suicide Prevention Coalition
Electronic Medical Records Implementation
Provided clinical experience to student interns
Client Services Specialist
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health
Bay City, MI
06.2011 - 10.2011
Supports Coordinator ensured medication monitoring and attended medication reviews
Assisted with completion of intake assessments and paperwork for Case Management and Home-Based services
Co-facilitated summer enrichment and social skills groups for children
Education
Master of Social Work - Family Theory/ Therapy Track
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
04.2008
Bachelor of Social Work -
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI
05.2007
Skills
Individual Counseling
Family/Couples Therapy
Building Rapport
Professional Networking
Clinical Documentation
Evidence-Based Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Credentials
LMSW
QMHP
QIDP
CMHP
Additionalexperiences
Wraparound Training
PEFAS Trainer for CMHCM – Completed trainer booster in 2019
Child Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) for CMHCM – Completed trainer booster in 2019
Represent CMHCM at community events.
Timeline
Private Practioner/Owner
Healthy Minds of Michigan, PLLC
07.2023 - Current
Family Service Clinician
Tuscola Behavioral Health System
07.2023 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
04.2019 - 02.2021
Home Based Therapist
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
11.2016 - 04.2019
Home Based Clinical Specialist
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health
10.2011 - 11.2016
Client Services Specialist
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health
06.2011 - 10.2011
Master of Social Work - Family Theory/ Therapy Track
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Saginaw Valley State University
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